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Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Busch Faces Protests at Almedalen

Published: 2024-06-28

During her speech at Almedalen, KD leader Ebba Busch faced loud protests from Palestinian demonstrators calling for sanctions against Israel.

Busch emphasized that demonstrations are part of democracy but criticized the disruption as an attempt to silence her.

In her speech, she underscored Sweden's overarching culture, criticized honor-related oppression, and highlighted the need for infrastructure investments.

Busch's reaction to the intense protests drew comparisons to past political disruptions, showing her resilience in addressing unscripted challenges.